Where do the days go?

Where do the days go, it only seems like yesterday that I was getting everything ready for The Windsor show and now I realise that was two weeks ago! My feet don't seem to touch the ground these days. Well Windsor was fantastic, I was able to meet lots of new people both buyers and other artists. It is so good to share time with like minded people who support and encourage each other. I always come home with renewed energy and motivation after a show like that.
Last weekend was the annual exhibition of the local group of artists to whom I am their mentor and tutor. The show was a great success- well done all of you!
Now it is time to start to think about work to take to The Spring Fair in February so I kept myself amused on the long jorney back from Windsor by thinking up some new titles for work I have planned. I have added some new open edition prints to my prints page and Glebe Cottage Studio are publishing a new collection of my work to present to the retail trade at the Spring Fair, so it is all very exciting.
Here is one of my latest pieces 'Ewe are the sunshine of my life!'

New Prints

Hello again, we are still enjoying the autumn sunshine up here in Yorkshire. Making the most of each sunny day in case it is last we see of fine weather for a while. It has inspired me to start another sheep painting called 'Ewe are the sunshine of my life'. I shall be adding it to 'My Work' as soon as it is finished, it should make a good partner to 'Mutton dressed as lamb' which kept me amused last week.
We are just working on a new layout for the web site where you will be able to see all of my latest prints. The prints will be priced and can be purchased direct from me via e-mail to begin with and later by on line payment. Let me know what you think of it and if you have any difficulty navigating the site.
I am almost organised for the Windsor Contemporary Art Fair and am really looking forward to meeting lots of new faces.
Take care all.

October Sunshine

On Sunday morning we went for a walk in the woods near Falling Foss just inland from Whitby. The weather was fantastic and the Autumn sunshine poured through the trees creating a series of magical moments. I just had to share this one with you. Six of us stood transfixed as we watched the changing sihouettes and light shafts with only the sound of the water in the beck to be heard it was hard to drag ourselves away from such beauty.

Thanks for the support

Gosh! is it really two weeks since I last made contact. I can't think where the time goes. Today I have been thinking about Christmas cards. Reading the final proofs for the Lewy body cards so that they can go to press tommorow. The cards will be available from next week . If you would like to order some they are available on the website www.lewybody.org. We have had great support from donations and discounts from local businesses and The Wetherby Lions Club who have kindly funded the printing. Hopefully not only will we raise money through the sale of cards for education and research but we will help to make more people aware of Lewy Body Disease. I am also working on designs for Christmas 2008! Exciting opportunities which I will tell you about as soon as I can.
Have a good week!

Up amongst the heather

I took a trip to Swaledale this weekend to watch the sheep and enjoy some of my favourite scenery. Standing on top of Redmire Moor I had a panoramic view of the hills and dales all swathed in the most fantastic colours as the heather begins to flower. This trip to blow the cobwebs away and sooth the soul resulted in this piece called 'Up amongst the heather'

Charity Christmas Card

This is the second design to go with'Sailing Home For Christmas' it is called ' Star Struck'. I am considering packaging the cards in 12s but will let you know more as soon as we have decided on the details.

It is a beautiful morning up here in Yorkshire, a great day for a walk in the Dales I think. Hope you are all enjoying the same.

Charity Christmas Card

Hello again,
This week I have been busy designing Christmas Cards for The Lewy Body Society and though I would give you a sneek preview. What do you think?

Martha and Freddie

Martha had her friend Freddie to stay for a sleep over.

Matinee Performance

Hello again, I have just been having a giggle to myself as I painted this piece. Walking through the fields this spring I enjoyed watching the lambs jumping over their mums and standing on their backs. That memory came back to me this morning as I was pondering, as I do in my studio. Why should we have to grow up and give up the fun and games of childhood.Don't adult sheep get bored being sensible? Well, as you can tell by my work I never did grow up and will always enjoy being young at heart. I am off into the garden now to see if I can still cartwheel!

See you soon.

Never a dull moment

Phew! What a busy time I am having but loving every minute. The RHS Harlow Carr Summer Exhibition is up and running and it is always lovely to meet new people and to talk to them about the work.I am thrilled that we have had so many visitors and it is great to work alongside other artists during the show.
The studio is full of work in progress with a list of commissions as long as my arm. I am about to start work on some designs for Christmas cards for The Lewy Body Society. My Dad sadley died of the disease last year and I have become involved with the society and hope to help raise awareness of the disease through some of my work. If you are interested to know more check out the website www.lewybody.org . I will be posting my designs on my website when they are done.
In the mean time here is a piece I finished today that is heading to Tom at The Reading Room Gallery, Whitby.
Have a good week everyone.

Summer Walks

This is how I spent my holiday walking the Cornish coastal paths in the wind and the rain and the rain and the wind. Such a shame about the weather but I still managed to fill my sketch book with new ideas visiting old haunts and new villages. Next time you are in Cornwall check out the village of Portloe, I love it!

Resignation

Couldn't resist taking this photo, it is just a shame you couldn't hear the deep sigh which drew my attention to this dear old doggy. She lay beneath a benchful of gossiping girl friends all of whom looked as if they had just stepped out of a Beryl Cook painting, each enjoying an ice cream cone and putting the world to rights. Good on you girls!